The Incredible Story of the Cat Who Has More Than Nine Lives
The day began in the early hours of April 28th with surprising news. My good friend Kunoo, the Thakur of Bera Village, called to inform me of his mother's death. With the funeral set for 11.30 a.m., I rushed to contact family members in the hopes that they would join me in this moment of support and solidarity. My brother-in-law, on the other hand, indicated his inability to attend owing to approaching job responsibilities relating to his impending retirement on April 30th. This unexpected turn of events required me to attend the burial with another close buddy before returning to Abu by 7 p.m.
Around 8 p.m., I received a frantic phone from my sister, summoning me to the accident site where my brother-in-law had been involved in an accident. My blood raced cold as the fortunes of this accident-prone man were almost tragic. I called another friend to make a hasty trip to the spot because his house was in that area; I drove instantly, dreading the worst. When I arrived at the site, there was a tremendous throng and commotion, my sister weeping, Walter's eldest daughter was raging and yelling and crazy, and some cops had also arrived.
It only took a few seconds to see that there was complete turmoil, but over the bustle, I heard my brother-in-law's painful cry, and my sinking being sprang to life. "Charlie's Aunt the old cock is still kicking and alive", I sighed, and we took him to the Global Hospital.
After examining Walter, I encouraged him to relax; his left leg was obviously in horrible shape, but it did not appear crushed; he most likely had a dislocated knee. The prognosis following the X-ray reinforced my suspicion. To his good fortune, teams of orthopaedic surgeons were on the scene since the Global Research Centre was hosting a symposium. They brought Walter into the emergency room, where these specialists set his leg.
Against all odds, they released Walter today around 4 p.m. Despite his physical restrictions, we made certain that he attended his department's retirement ceremony, although in a more muted way. It was a touching and wonderful event that celebrated this exceptional man's tenacity.
This remarkable sequence of events reminds me of Walter's unbreakable spirit, which is comparable to a cat with more than nine lives. His fortitude and capacity to persevere in the face of adversity serve as an example to us all. He has demonstrated time and again that he is more than simply a survivor, but a fighter with an unyielding spirit.
Today, I'd like to offer some photos that capture the soul of this wonderful man. A grin in the face of hardship is a testimonial to inner strength and courage.
May Walter's strength inspire us all and remember the importance of a strong spirit until the next part of this journey.
This story exemplifies the perseverance and tenacity of the human spirit. Walter's unwavering determination in tough times serves as a reminder that a resilient spirit can endure any adversity.
33 years of service
All eyes glued
All smiles
Bhagwan a dear friend
Farewell ole mate
Feels good
Gift by the department
Good one
Great joke
The backbone of the dept the linesman
Helping hands
Back to base
An emotional moment
staff
Not too Bad
A great moment
Wifey n wally
Ouch
Groan
Staff
Dharmendra the present boss
All ready to roll
Retired staff
Speech by the big wig
Staff n well wishers
Helping hands
Touching
All smiles
Back home
One for the camera
That's my dad....and he'll stay forever young!! I love him!!!
ReplyDeleteWalter, I hope they allowed you to keep that colourful Rajasthani turban. You look like the Prince of Abu!
ReplyDeleteAll the best in your retirement. See you in Oct 2011.
Bob Amore
He is the icon of his department ! They should blow up the poster and hang it in their office with the caption
ReplyDelete"The Man who availed of the most 'French leave' in any Government Office"
MOUNT ABU + BSNL = WALTER AUBERT..END OF AN GRAHAM BELL ERA...WHERE IS THE OLD TELEPHONE EXCHANGE..? SOME QUESTION'S ARE ALWAYS UN ANSWERED..I THINK THE ABU BSNL WILL NEVER REPLACE A PERSON LIKE HIM.I STRONGLY RECOMMEND TO THE ABU BSNL THAT EXTENSION SHOULD BE GRANTED TO HIM IN THE RESPECT OF TRUE HONOUR...YOUR LIFE WILL BE ALWAYS LIKE YOUR BIG SMILE..AND LORD JESUS WILL PROVIDE YOU EVERY THING FROM HEAVAN...'HAPPY RETIRED LIFE'
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